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The Boy Soldier: Meet Jim Martin, the Youngest Anzac in World War I

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Jim Martin was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1901. He was the youngest of seven children, and he grew up in a poor family. When World War I broke out in 1914, Martin was just 13 years old. He was too young to enlist, but he lied about his age and joined the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC).

Soldier Boy: The True Story of Jim Martin, the Youngest Anzac

by Anthony Hill

4.2 out of 5

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Martin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. He arrived in Gallipoli in April 1915, and he saw some of the most horrific fighting of the campaign. He was wounded in action several times, but he always returned to the front lines. In December 1915, Martin was promoted to corporal. He was the youngest non-commissioned officer in the ANZAC.

In April 1916, Martin was evacuated from Gallipoli and sent to France. He fought on the Western Front for the rest of the war. He was wounded again in 1917, and he was gassed in 1918. Despite his injuries, Martin continued to fight until the end of the war. He was discharged from the army in 1919, and he returned to Australia a hero.

Martin's story is a testament to the courage and determination of the ANZACs. He was just 14 years old when he enlisted, and he saw some of the most horrific fighting of the war. He was wounded in action several times, but he always returned to the front lines. Martin's story is an important reminder of the sacrifices made by so many young men and women during the war.

The True Story of Jim Martin

The True Story of Jim Martin is a book that tells the story of Martin's life and service in World War I. The book is based on Martin's own diaries and letters, as well as interviews with his family and friends. The True Story of Jim Martin is a fascinating and moving account of a young man's experience of war.

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A Photo Of Jim Martin In His ANZAC Uniform. Soldier Boy: The True Story Of Jim Martin The Youngest Anzac

Legacy

Jim Martin died in 1982 at the age of 81. He is buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery. Martin's legacy lives on through the Jim Martin Foundation, which provides support to young people who are experiencing disadvantage.

Martin's story is an inspiration to us all. He was a young man who faced unimaginable challenges, but he never gave up. He fought for what he believed in, and he made a difference in the world. We can all learn from his example.

Soldier Boy: The True Story of Jim Martin, the Youngest Anzac

by Anthony Hill

4.2 out of 5